New on History@Work! Jonathan H. Schwartz covered how the Michigan-based Holocaust Art Recovery Initiative turned “dormant records into tools for justice and remembrance” with the help of #AI. https://ncph.org/history-at-work/reactivating-forgotten-records-holocaust-art-recovery-in-hungary/#AI

Join the NCPH IDEA and Advocacy Committees for an evening of #community and exploring what helps us ignite or reclaim a sense of power. Register at: https://community.ncph.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?alias=FeelingPowerful#community#PublicHistory #CommunityCare

The NCPH #AAPI Working Group fosters collaboration, identifies issues, and advocates for the AAPI community. Promote yourself or an organization, and join 60 connections in the AAPI #PublicHistory directories! Individuals, join: https://bit.ly/AAPI-PH-Form. Orgs, join: https://bit.ly/AAPI-PHOrgForm#AAPI

Choose from a batch of exceptionally qualified candidates in the NCPH election! We’re electing a vice-president/president-elect and treasurer of the Board; 3 board members at large; and 2 members of our Nominating Committee. You should have received a link to your personal ballot via SurveyMonkey!

As Executive Order No. 14253 and DOI Secretary Order No. 3431 seek to remove truths about our nation’s history from #NPS sites, remember that “national parks belong to the American people.” Call for an honest approach to our history through this feedback form: https://www.nps.gov/aboutus/eo14253.htm

New on H@W–a #Halloween special. In “I didn't make him for you!”, museum professional Kevin Lukacs reflects on “developing horror-themed programming and strategic marketing to have conversations about queer history,” one approach to expanding #museum audiences. https://ncph.org/history-at-work/

Due to the ongoing gov't shutdown, NCPH must postpone our upcoming webinar series on the WWII Home Front. Planned in partnership w/ our colleagues at NPS, the programs were designed with federal historians as a key audience & we don't want to proceed without them. We'll reschedule in the new year.

Calling all #PublicHistory professors! It’s time for Educator “Therapy”. Share stories and stay connected with #educators from across the country in this 45-minute conversation on November 19 at 4 pm Eastern. Register at: https://community.ncph.org/event/educator-therapy#PublicHistory#educators

New on History@Work–Paul Montjoy Forti interviewed Américo Mendoza-Mori, a Quechua scholar at Harvard University. Madison Haines spoke with Julia Perratore, a curator at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Cloisters. https://ncph.org/history-at-work/

Want to dip your toes into Program Committee work? Review proposals for our #conference with @aaslh.org! You’ll need 3-4 hours to read through about 30 proposals in December. Fill out this form by Nov. 1: https://ncph.org/program-committee-reviewer-volunteer-form/

A few months ago, I started to hear from history teachers that the curriculum materials they’d used for years were being pulled from the market, or they were not being allowed to use them because of political pressures. My investigation of this trend published today: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/27/u...

Next week—Tim Campbell presents “Remembering African American Service a Different Way” on Nov. 4. Clarissa Ceglio presents “A Cultural Arsenal for Democracy: The WWII Work of US Museums” on Nov. 6. Both start at 2 pm ET! #AmericanHistory #WWII https://community.ncph.org/event/WWIIWebinars2025#AmericanHistory

Know an individual or organization you'd like to recognize for their achievements and contributions to #PublicHistory? Nominate them for the Robert Kelley Memorial Award by Nov. 1! The award winner will receive $500 and will be honored at NCPH-AASLH 2026. https://ncph.org/about/awards/kelley-award/

NCPH signed on @wakasamemorial.bsky.social's Open Letter. A group of survivors and descendants of the Topaz concentration camp, other members of the Japanese American community, and allies have 5 proposals. Read and consider signing. https://loom.ly/m3bxnD8

New on H@W! James Bleecker interviewed contractor Nina Perdomo for “Artifacts and care: beneath the surface at the Smithsonian collections.” Ánh Adams spoke with Dan Berger, co-curator of the Washington Prison History Project, for “Collaboration is the heart of It.” https://ncph.org/history-at-work/

We received 42 optional, early topic proposals for our #conference with @aaslh.org! Provide feedback or offer to collaborate on a session before the Dec. 1 final submission. Leave comments or email submitters by Nov. 15! https://ncph.org/phc/2026-topic-proposals/

Ready to advocate for history but aren’t sure where to start? Check out our #PublicHistory #advocacy resources page! And if you come across a resource that you think we could add to the list, send it to us at [email protected]. https://ncph.org/what-is-public-history/advocacy/advocacy-resources/#PublicHistory

Museum heists have changed. Why the Louvre robbery is a worrying escalation. edition.cnn.com/2025/10/20/s...

Most NCPH awards recognizing the best in #PublicHistory for 2026 are due February 1, 2026, but don't forget that submissions for the #BookAward and Robert Kelley Memorial Award are due November 1, 2025! https://ncph.org/about/awards/#PublicHistory

NCPH and @aaslh.org are hoping to assemble a diverse pool of reviewers for the 2026 joint conference proposals. If you'll have 3-4 hours to read about 30 proposals in Dec., fill out this form by Nov. 1: https://ncph.org/program-committee-reviewer-volunteer-form/

Join us and @oah.org on October 22 at 7 pm ET virtually! Explore actions you can take to defend history while we write to representatives or write notes of encouragement to #PublicHistory institutions. https://www.oah.org/2025/10/06/october-22-advocacy-gathering/#PublicHistory

Do you or a public historian you know need help covering your NCPH membership dues? The Membership Support Fund is here to cover the costs of NCPH memberships for those experiencing financial insecurity. Self-report your need at any time here: https://ncph.org/funding-need-self-reporting-form/

Feeling overwhelmed by the #GradSchool search? FREE resources like the Guide to Public History Programs and the Graduate Student Handbook are available to help you break down big decisions into manageable steps! Find these resources, and more at: https://ncph.org/publications-resources/students/

Join us for a webinar series presented in partnership with the National Park Service! The webinars will take place on November 4, 6, 12, and 13, beginning at 2:00 pm Eastern each day. Find the details and register at: https://community.ncph.org/event/WWIIWebinars2025 #WWIIHistory #AmericanHistory

Feeling grumpy about #PublicHistory? Join us on Tuesday, October 14 to commiserate with those working in the field or looking for a job in it. https://community.ncph.org/event/SpookyGrumpyHour#PublicHistory

The inaugural NCPH Virtual #GradFair is happening today and tomorrow! We want to thank our sponsors for helping us make this event possible for the 46 programs and 300+ people participating. #HappyNetworking #PublicHistory #MuseumStudies #Libraries

Do you know of a #PublicHistory project that’s making waves and advancing the field? Nominate it for a $750 cash prize and certificate presented at the NCPH-AASLH joint conference in 2026! Nominations must be received (not postmarked) by Feb. 1, 2026! https://ncph.org/about/awards/ph-project-award/#PublicHistory

We're here to support the #PublicHistory community in all that we do. Small donations go a long way! Consider giving to our annual fund at: https://ncph.org/giving/annual-fund-2/#PublicHistory

If you’re considering presenting at the joint AASLH-NCPH conference next September, but you could use feedback, an idea, or more presenters, submit an optional early topic proposal by October 15! https://ncph.org/conference/2026-annual-meeting/topic-proposal-form/

‘This is strength’: stories of enslaved Africans in Grenada made into searchable archive

Our friends @sierraclub.org alerted us that the NPS opened a 30-day period of public comment on Improving Visitor Services in #NationalParks. Their excellent toolkit suggests themes around which you can structure your comments by Oct. 9. https://bit.ly/4pu2LJI

The White House abruptly terminated a large share of the council members advising the National Endowment for the Humanities, an advisory board to the head of the government’s grantmaking agency, retaining only four Trump appointees.

📢Last call! Register for NCPH’s FREE Virtual Grad Fair by October 5! Compare 40+ programs and attend sessions designed to help you navigate what's next. https://community.ncph.org/event/GradFair2025 #PublicHistory #Museums #Library #GradSchool

Want to get more involved with NCPH? Join the History@Work Editorial Committee as a volunteer Affiliate Editor! In this role, you engage in #PublicHistory conversations through the editorial process with editors and authors across the US and abroad. https://ncph.org/news/affiliate-editor-search/#PublicHistory

🚨 We are sounding the alarm 🚨 The government shutdown will leave our parks understaffed and vulnerable, putting our most cherished places and millions of visitors at risk. 📖 Read More: https://bit.ly/4mUcCGA 📢 Act Now: https://bit.ly/430IbXR

Announcing a good ol’ fashioned Teach-In in Washington, DC on Sunday, October 26th. We’ll convene for a series of lectures, stories, and conversations to celebrate and stand up for the work of history and museums. Shoutout to @natedimeo.bsky.social for bringing this idea to us. See you in DC!

NCPH members who are historical consultants can submit their business info to our Consultants Directory! Potential clients and employers can browse the directory or sort by experience, degree, region, and areas of expertise. #Skystorians #Consulting https://ncph.org/consultant-directory/#Skystorians

Coming soon–a four-part webinar series featuring new scholarship on the history of the American World War II home front and its legacies. Find the full schedule and register at: https://community.ncph.org/event/WWIIWebinars2025 #WWIIHistory #AmericanHistory #Skystorians

New History@Work posts this week: “Imagining a Future for Public History” by Adina Langer. “The Whole Truth: Preserving African American Family History in Full Color” by Brandon A. Owens, Sr. And, "Feeling at Home in a Newport Mansion" by Isla Stewart. https://ncph.org/history-at-work/ #Skystorians

The NCPH Asian American Pacific Islander Working Group's directories foster collaboration and information sharing across the #AAPI #PublicHistory community! Organizations can join here: https://bit.ly/AAPI-PHOrgForm. Individual professionals can join here: https://bit.ly/AAPI-PH-Form#AAPI#PublicHistory

👻Join us for Grumpy Hour—where #PublicHistory meets #SpookySeason! This virtual event offers a space for commiseration, community, and much-needed venting for those working in public history or looking to find a career in it. Register at https://community.ncph.org/event/SpookyGrumpyHour#PublicHistory

Historians and citizens who say they are concerned about the Trump administration's pressure on the Smithsonian are working to document exhibits, as they exist today, throughout the museum network.

Our report is published! Free and available to the public! Black History at the Vassall Estate Longfellow House—Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site This is the story of a Black family in Massachusetts who exemplified the spirit of liberty. read: irma.nps.gov/DataStore/Do...

Considering #PublicHistory, #MuseumStudies, or #Library and Information Science grad school? Attend NCPH's Grad Fair for FREE! Compare 40+ programs and attend sessions designed to help you navigate what's next. Register by 10/5 https://community.ncph.org/event/GradFair2025#PublicHistory#MuseumStudies#Library#Skystorians #AcademicSky

The NCPH Membership Support Fund is here to cover the costs of NCPH memberships for those experiencing financial insecurity due to recent firings, funding cuts, loss of grants, etc. You can self-report your need here: https://ncph.org/funding-need-self-reporting-form/

Join us for a discussion on how #PublicHistorians can push back on efforts to sanitize or avoid "controversial" topics in their workplaces! Register at https://community.ncph.org/event/workplacechallenges#PublicHistorians#Skystorians

Join us in welcoming the new NCPH Membership Coordinator, Jess Baloun! She is a graduate of the IU Indianapolis public history program and most recently worked for the Indiana Historical Society.

Reference librarian Eddie Kristan said lenders at the library where he works have been asking him to find books that don’t exist without realizing they were hallucinated by AI. 🔗 www.404media.co/librarians-a...

🗃️ We’re kicking off a new series today on public history. www.hnn.us/article/star...